The electrolytic reduction of methyl n‐propyl ketone to n‐pentane at a cadmium cathode was studied. A dilute sulfuric acid catholyte was used. The optimum conditions are as follows: Current densities from about 0.05 to 0.15 amp. per sq. cm., acid concentrations of 30 to 40 per cent, and a temperature of about 60° C. A maximum current and material yield of 74.9 per cent by weight of n‐pentane was obtained.
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